Set the scene! Just how important is setting? And what are the best techniques for writing setting? All this and more is explored below. 1. In the Particular Lies the Universal Have you heard this phrase before? It refers to the slightly odd way in which the more specific a story is, the more people … Read more
The basics of screenplay formatting for television and movies / films can be tricky to get right. It’s less intuitive than writing fiction, because we’ve all probably been asked to write stories at school, but many will write a screenplay for the first time much later in life. With a little work you will be … Read more
When you are constantly focused on your business growth and productivity it is easy to forget about the importance of good writing. Well-written content can impact the view people have of your business, influence business opportunities and make you stand out among other companies. Writing good reports, emails and posts reveals a lot about your … Read more
To make the people in your story more lifelife and compelling you should get to know your characters inside out, givet them a star sign, a detailed history, try to love your characters, make them as real as a family member, interview your character, follow your characters, and allow them to speak to you! How … Read more
Good news! There are lots of places you can find free screenplays online. But wait, why should I read the screenplay when I can just see the film? We all know that one way to get better at writing is to read! Watching movies is one way to learn about screenplays, but teaming that viewing … Read more
Dialogue: we know it’s one of the most important elements to creative writing, but what techniques can we use to write it well? How can we make it sound natural, and compelling, yet heightened, and evocative? This article will talk through some of the leading techniques for writing compelling dialogue! 1. Verisimilitude: Think of people … Read more
We’ve all gotten behind on deadlines. We’ve all allowed life to get in the way of our writing, whether we write fiction or non-fiction. Getting back on track is the hard part, but with a few simple adjustments, you can not only get back to work, but also increase your productivity while you’re at it. … Read more
If you’re a writer, you’ll know how easy it is to become engrossed in your work – so engrossed that you forget the world around you. That’s great in one respect: it shows you’re cut out for the role. But on the flip side, it’s all too easy to grow stale and sluggish when hunched … Read more
Social media continues to be a large part of any successful online marketing campaign. But with new social media apps entering the playing field, how do you know which platforms are the most important for you to have a presence on? While it’s important to be where your target audience is, there are other factors … Read more
To find the time and space to write try time based writing, working over longer periods, co-writing, writing in an office space, limiting distractions, and getting up earlier in the morning. If you follow the steps in this article you will find much more time for writing! Time Based, not Task Based Writing Progress in … Read more